MCW - Source Sought.pdf

This is a Sources Sought Notice. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support

Philadelphia, Operational Rations Program Office is interested in your feedback regarding the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) Ration. DLA Troop Support continually evaluates the current industrial base, acquisition approaches, supply chain management alternatives and industry interest in this program. The Meal, Cold Weather is intended for cold weather feeding as it will not freeze and supplies extra drink mixes for countering dehydration during cold weather activities. It can be issued at three per day for a complete cold weather ration. The entrée included in the MCW is a freeze-dried, vacuum-packed ration.

This is not a solicitation for proposals, and there is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notification, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This notification does not constitute a commitment from the Government, and any information provided in response to this notification will be used for informational purposes only. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Vendor participation is not a promise for future business with the Government. The sole purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct Market Research.

The current technical specification for the Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) can be found at:

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Rations/frozen/mcwlrp/c22/c22.

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Please respond to the following:

1. Provide a brief description of your company (name, address, type of business; business size, CAGE Code if applicable).

2. Primary point of contact’s phone number and email address.

3. Secondary point of contact (if any)

4. Has your organization previously performed on any Government contract(s) for product(s) similar to the MCW in the past five years?

5. The required delivery date for all orders is 120 calendar days from the receipt of order. Orders typically range from 30,000 cases to 60,000 cases or more per year. The current delivery location for MCW is Tracy, CA (DDJC). Are there any location limitations in meeting this delivery schedule?

6. Please provide the required product lead time.

Additional Comments/Concerns:

We encourage, appreciate, and would like to thank you in advance for your participation. Please respond via e-mail to Darren.Gregory@dla.mil https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Rations/frozen/mcwlrp/c22/c22.pdf https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/TroopSupport/Subsistence/Rations/frozen/mcwlrp/c22/c22.pdf mailto:Darren.Gregory@dla.mil